Posts tagged “Honesty”
Jesus hates hypocrisy
A few years ago, I heard a pastor confess his struggle with hypocrisy. As his congregation was preparing to host a midweek conference, the…
Depression is real
Today I’m depressed. Did you read that first statement and immediately look up to see who wrote this devotion? If you know me, you…
His pants are not on fire
When my children were little, my husband said I should write a book called How to Lie to Your Kids, because I’d say stuff…
Don’t be stupid
A little boy once asked me if a lot of people read the things I write. When I told him that sometimes my words…
Surrounded by his love
“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. But now, Lord, what…
Prayer 101: A basic conversation guide for a deeper prayer life
A couple years back, someone told me about a theory that says there are three basic types of conversations: Me/Me conversations: A conversation that…
A meaningful beginning
“Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!” (Psalm…
When life is bleak
Sometimes everything is laid bare before us. We see clearly the reality of our situation and our neediness. We can assess how our own…
Bring your doubt
I don’t remember much about my Sunday school experiences as a kid, but I do remember one lesson in particular. The lesson was about…
Your (extra)ordinary Bible
About 125 years ago, most scholars thought the Bible was filled with extraordinary words. The Greek New Testament has about five thousand different words,…
Jesus calls the broken
Have you ever pretended you had it all together? Recently, I met a friend for coffee and, fueled by Pastor Mike’s sermons, decided to…
God is love
“God is love” (1 John 4:8). What a beautiful truth for sinners who wonder if God can forgive them. What a bonfire of comfort…